MOTU The unofficial cartoon guide to He-Man and the Masters of the Universe! :)

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Thats's the old site and the scans are exacrly the same.
Did you click on the zoom button when you open the image? You'll see the pages at the same size of the old site

I must not have noticed the little + at the bottom.

Thanks, however, I actually prefer not to have them in a separate pop-up window as, at least on my screen, they actually are less readable than the old ones already pre-zoomed and on the white background.

hey busta i finally got my autographed book so far and i love reading the stuff i didnt know which i was looking forward to readin bout. i know i have to say i disagree w a few of your ratings to some of the eps so far but the info that intrigues most is the deleted scenes and the behind the scenes work thanks for the hard work you and plenty others seem to have put into the book, thanks very much james.

Thanks for the kind words, Manny! - And it's good that you don't agree with my reviews - We all have differing opinions of the episodes - It was just getting to rate the episodes; something I should've done a LONG time ago!

Originally Posted by kk2

Got it today and wow what a read...
Thanks so much for creating this.
This is truly a great guide, get it while you can...

The Ninth Level of Hell plotting my slow and painful revenge on the brightly sunlit world...

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Hey, Busta T! Just letting you know that your book reached my fiery realm today. I'm just starting to read it but it looks like an excellent read so far. Thanks for the personal inscription. I didn't realize I was your inspiration and that you have idolized me from afar. Well, thanks for the humbling words and should you ever cross the line into The Dark Side you would be a most welcome addition to my wretched hive of scum and villainy. Thanks again!

"Wheresoever on earth he dwells, man is prey to two weaknesses: the need to pray and the need to love."-Marquis de Sade

"It is not by reasoning or by our understanding that we have received our religion; it is by external authority and command."-Michel De Montaigne

Thanks for your answer, demiscy. I thought Busta "only" wrote about He-Man's 130 episodes in this guide and She-Ra had been cited only in Origins of the Sorceress episode. Are there specifics parts for SOTS and Xmas Special ?

Hey, Busta T! Just letting you know that your book reached my fiery realm today. I'm just starting to read it but it looks like an excellent read so far. Thanks for the personal inscription. I didn't realize I was your inspiration and that you have idolized me from afar. Well, thanks for the humbling words and should you ever cross the line into The Dark Side you would be a most welcome addition to my wretched hive of scum and villainy. Thanks again!

NO WAY - I can't believe that website was archived at some point - LOL - It brought a tear to my eye to see that VERY old design - I went back a couple of pages and saw that the update on that page was archived on the 31st March 2001 - My goodness, how long ago THAT was...

Thanks for your answer, demiscy. I thought Busta "only" wrote about He-Man's 130 episodes in this guide and She-Ra had been cited only in Origins of the Sorceress episode. Are there specifics parts for SOTS and Xmas Special ?

Both SOTS and the XMAS Special are presented in detail as the rest of the series episodes.

And something else I didn't know about the motu series before reading Busta Toon's book is that there were 2 more specials!!!! So 4 in total.

1. The Greatest adventures of all
2. Skeletor's revenge
3. The Secret of the Sword
4. Christmas Special

Both SOTS and the XMAS Special are presented in detail as the rest of the series episodes.

And something else I didn't know about the motu series before reading Busta Toon's book is that there were 2 more specials!!!! So 4 in total.

1. The Greatest adventures of all
2. Skeletor's revenge
3. The Secret of the Sword
4. Christmas Special

Thanks again, demiscy. I will read this awesome guide soon because I ordered mine in this morning !!! I am very anxious to search my old Filmation questions and learn more about those amazing and obscure characters like Strong Arm, Fang Man, Lizard Man, Chopper(Jitsu), Batros, Moss Man, Spikor and Sy-Klone.

In fact "The Greates Adventure of All" and "Skeletor's Revenge" are premiere specials. Both aired before respectives seasons in some countries. Later, both were released in VHS. I purchased both recently.

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In fact "The Greates Adventure of All" and "Skeletor's Revenge" are premiere specials. Both aired before respectives seasons in some countries. Later, both were released in VHS. I purchased both recently.

"Skeletor's Revenge" was actually produced before the 1985-dated batch of season two episodes; so in theory it aired halfway through season two!

Oh, yeah ! I almost forget. I know something about Filmation cartoon James Eatock probably don't know! It's not important but I watched the first ever episode aired in Brazil in early 1984 . Do you know which episode was ? "Quest for He-Man". I can remember "He-Man and the MOTU" was a big hit here.

Originally Posted by Busta Toons

"Skeletor's Revenge" was actually produced before the 1985-dated batch of season two episodes; so in theory it aired halfway through season two!

I discovered I really need to read your book hurry !!! But since Skeletor introduces all those new characteres (both evil and heroic) I always thought "Skeletor's Revenge" was placed between both seasons (in this case, before the second one).

Last edited by Monteeg; September 5, 2010 at 06:53pm.
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It's not important but I watched the first ever episode aired in Brazil in early 1984 . Do you know which episode was ? "Quest for He-Man".

"Quest for He-man" was the first episode aired - Oh my! - Given how odd and crazy that episode is (a giant pink rabbit, etc.) I'm surprised anyone kept watching after that being the first episode...

Originally Posted by Monteeg

I discovered I really need to read your book hurry !!! But since Skeletor introduces all those new characteres (both evil and heroic) I always thought "Skeletor's Revenge" was placed between both seasons (in this case, before the second one).

The moment to note is when He-Man mentions the 32 brand new episodes (which would comprise the 1985 batch) - That's the part where I realized it aired before the latter half...

I'm pretty sure I mention it in the book, but both "The Greatest Adventures Of All" and "Skeletor's Revenge" had different episodes at one point or another...

"Quest for He-man" was the first episode aired - Oh my! - Given how odd and crazy that episode is (a giant pink rabbit, etc.) I'm surprised anyone kept watching after that being the first episode...

The moment to note is when He-Man mentions the 32 brand new episodes (which would comprise the 1985 batch) - That's the part where I realized it aired before the latter half...

I'm pretty sure I mention it in the book, but both "The Greatest Adventures Of All" and "Skeletor's Revenge" had different episodes at one point or another...

It was Eighties... Even "Quest for He-Man" been an odd episode, for a nine years old boy watching for the first time the transformation scene and listening the opening song, it was amazing. Like Star Wars, changed my life forever !

I don't know you know but here in Brazil Orko is Gorpo, like you mentioned above. Maybe they didn't change his name because "Gorpo" seens more smooth than "Orko" in Portuguese lenguage.

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I received my copy today, signed and all. I'm very impressed with the sheer amounts of information you managed to cram into this volume! It's very interesting to read all the little tidbits, and the review ratings make me think back to the Episode Review website all those years ago...

I was wondering if those newspaper strips were publicated in UK in 80's. In Brazil, I cataloged about 20 different stories in 4,5 years. Its very rare nowadays . I remember they resemble Filmation design as well...

Of course they do as they were done by Filmation.
(except the screwed up coloring)

Just got my copy in the mail today. I've been looking forward to this. I think, like others, I'm gonna rewatch all the episodes as I go through it so all the little tidbits that I would probably otherwise would not remember will become more clear.

"You see, I've got this real moron thing I do...it's called 'thinking'...and I'm not a very good American because I like to form my own opinions." - George Carlin

Awesome!

i, too, got mine.
this book is absolutely everything i hoped it would be, and more!
i must say that if there is anyone reading this thread that is on the fence about purchasing one...GET IT NOW!!! i would hate for any fan of the show to miss their chance to own this comprehensive guide. james, i hope you don't take this the wrong way, but the finished product of the book is much more "professional" than i'd expected! lol... the cover and layout and page quality is all excellent. of course, the CONTENT is the true draw... just having the synopses in one volume is outstanding, but this thing is chock full of insider/behind-the-scenes nuggets of info, deleted scenes and never-produced story ideas, and james even deconstructs the development of certain characters over time in the series, such as beast man and trap-jaw. it's also quite fun to read his personal reviews, although his and my tastes don't always line up! *grin*
if anyone is familiar with the "complete guide to our favorite family" simpsons books... this is like those, only honestly i believe MORE informative.
again, GET THIS BOOK! the simple fact you've visited this website means you will not regret it!

That is a VERY cool fact - I had no idea - I would've included that in the book I had known!

Originally Posted by Sandman

I received my copy today, signed and all. I'm very impressed with the sheer amounts of information you managed to cram into this volume! It's very interesting to read all the little tidbits, and the review ratings make me think back to the Episode Review website all those years ago...

Glad you like it - I wanted to rate the episodes for my own piece of mind really...

Originally Posted by Captain Wow

Just got my copy in the mail today. I've been looking forward to this. I think, like others, I'm gonna rewatch all the episodes as I go through it so all the little tidbits that I would probably otherwise would not remember will become more clear.

Sounds like a plan - Plus you'll learn things that have (up until this point) never been revealed...

Originally Posted by kevin

i, too, got mine.
this book is absolutely everything i hoped it would be, and more!
i must say that if there is anyone reading this thread that is on the fence about purchasing one...GET IT NOW!!! i would hate for any fan of the show to miss their chance to own this comprehensive guide. james, i hope you don't take this the wrong way, but the finished product of the book is much more "professional" than i'd expected!

Dude, I know exactly what you mean - I get the same thing about cereal:geek a lot of the time - People expect a cheap-looking fanzine and instead receive a glossy, beautifully presented publication!

Originally Posted by kevin

lol... the cover and layout and page quality is all excellent. of course, the CONTENT is the true draw... just having the synopses in one volume is outstanding, but this thing is chock full of insider/behind-the-scenes nuggets of info, deleted scenes and never-produced story ideas, and james even deconstructs the development of certain characters over time in the series, such as beast man and trap-jaw. it's also quite fun to read his personal reviews, although his and my tastes don't always line up! *grin*
if anyone is familiar with the "complete guide to our favorite family" simpsons books... this is like those, only honestly i believe MORE informative.
again, GET THIS BOOK! the simple fact you've visited this website means you will not regret it!

I like this review...

Originally Posted by krosfyah

got mine yesterday. thanks busta! haven't looked through it yet but it's a nice cover looks way better in person!

Awesome!

Originally Posted by synthalus

I just ordered a copy as well
I can't wait to read it, I'm sure it'll be awesome just like Cereal:Geek!
James is very talented, you can't go wrong with his work!

Thank you for the incredibly kind words!

Originally Posted by transfan80

I just ordered a copy around 2 weeks ago....would you be able to tell me if it was shipped yet?

Private message me with your details and I'll let you know - It would've been shipped for certain - The books have been taking usually between two and three weeks to arrive...although there have been a couple of odd occasions where the book takes over a month!

im still going thru the first season, ive learned a couple of things bout the behind the scenes and also the fact some eps feauterd different music very cool/ im still waiting to get to the unproduced abonded eps as im interested to see what eps what might of been. finally i still disagree with some of your ep critiques even though theres a select few i agree with, all in all even though i dont like books much i have read most of this one
thanks busta

im still going thru the first season, ive learned a couple of things bout the behind the scenes

There are MORE than just a couple of behind the scenes facts in there! - Much of that information is never before seen - I made sure of that (as I had kept it back before)...

Originally Posted by manny

and also the fact some eps feauterd different music very cool/ im still waiting to get to the unproduced abonded eps as im interested to see what eps what might of been. finally i still disagree with some of your ep critiques